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Employers, insurance companies, and other responsible parties don’t always respect the rights of injured workers. W. Lee Clark & Associates represents construction workers who are injured and those who suffer from work-related diseases.
Our compensation is based on the unique circumstances of our clients. Our Tampa Construction Accident Lawyers can help you prioritize your health and recover your finances by protecting your rights as an employee.
What Rights Do Construction Workers in Tampa Have?
Construction workers have rights in Tampa, both before and after they are injured. Personal injury attorneys are dedicated to protecting these rights.
We are familiar with the rights of construction workers, even though we come across them after someone violates their rights. We will continue to protect your rights and pursue justice for any violations.
Construction Workers Have a Right to a Safe Workplace
Construction sites are dangerous by nature. Workers are exposed to risks as they work, but many of them can be avoided. OSHA Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), provides extensive guidelines for employers to promote safety at construction sites. These guidelines address:
- Construction and maintenance of scaffolding
- Preventing accidents on stairways and ladders
- Work safely in trenches
- Driving motor vehicles in construction settings safely
- Electrical accidents at construction sites: How to avoid them
Employers are required to take reasonable steps to protect their employees.
Construction Workers Are Entitled to Fair Compensation for Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses
The construction workers who are injured or ill have a right to fair compensation. Construction accidents can be the result of negligence, or they may have been unavoidable. The injured or ill party has a right to fair compensation.
You can seek compensation for a construction accident in several ways.
- A workers’ compensation claim
- Third-party litigation
We can provide you with advice on the best way to pursue compensation. Our firm will guide you through the process that you select.
The Damages That A Construction Worker Sick or Injured in Tampa Should Be Reimbursed For
Our firm strives to ensure that our clients who have suffered a construction accident receive full compensation for all damages. We can ask for money to cover the following:
- Your Medical Expenses. You shouldn’t have to pay any of your medical costs. Medical care costs shouldn’t be an issue, whether you have suffered a serious injury, become ill, or experienced other health complications. Our firm will insist that your insurers and other responsible parties pay for all of your medical costs.
- Your pain & suffering. A construction accident can cause physical pain, emotional distress, psychological distress, as well as other types of pain and suffering. Sleep problems, clinical conditions such as depression, anxiety, and others, will also be considered. We’ll also consider any sleep problems, clinical conditions (depression, anxiety, etc.).
- Loss of income: Construction workers are often unable to earn their normal living due to injuries and illnesses. Our Tampa construction injury lawyer will pursue replacement wages to ease your financial burden.
- Diminished earnings power. If you return to work, but don’t earn as much as you did before, you will have diminished earning potential. You may be entitled to compensation for the difference in your earning power between now and when you were last employed.
- Disabilities-related expenses. If you have suffered a disabling accident, you might need medical equipment, care for a long time, a vehicle that is accessible to disabled people, or changes in your home. Our team will fight for all compensation that you deserve if your injuries are disabling.
Construction accidents in Tampa are costly both economically and non-economically. Our attorneys are highly experienced in valuing accidents involving construction. We will determine how much your construction accident costs you.
We Also Represent Non-workers Injured Near Construction Sites
Worksite hazards can affect anyone, not just construction workers. We can represent you if you suffered an injury on or near a Tampa construction site.
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How Our Firm Seeks Justice For Construction Workers Sick And Injured In Tampa
Our team of lawyers helps construction accident victims who are injured or sick by:
- How to create a compensation strategy. Different construction accident situations require different approaches. We will examine your situation and determine if an insurance claim or a lawsuit is appropriate.
- Calculating accident-related losses: We will calculate the exact cost of your damages. We will then ensure that we are seeking the compensation you deserve.
- Documenting Losses: We will gather all documentation available about your damages. We will have all the documentation needed to prove your damage claims if an insurance company or third-party liable contests them.
- Negotiating a financial recovery: Our legal team represents you in settlement negotiations. We will fight to get the full financial recovery for construction workers and other injured parties in construction accidents.
- Further legal action (if needed). We have represented victims of construction accidents in court, and we can do the same thing for you.
We will develop a customized strategy and handle every aspect of your claim in Tampa.
Construction Workers in Tampa are at Risk of Harmful Hazards
The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics states that falls are the most common cause of injury or death in the construction sector. There are several reasons why you should pursue a construction accident or workers’ compensation lawsuit.
- You may be injured by objects falling on you
- Slip and Fall Accidents
- Accidents involving trips and falls
- Falling from heights
- Electrocution accidents
- Burns
- Accidents on construction sites involving heavy machinery and other vehicles
- Accidents involving projectile hazards
- Exposure to toxic substances
Here are a few dangerous incidents that can occur on construction sites.
Call the Law Offices of W. Lee Clark & Associates Today for a Free Consultation About a Construction Accident in Tampa
Our Tampa construction accident lawyers can assist you if you have been injured, become sick, or lost someone close to your heart in any situation related to a building site. Our firm operates on a contingent fee basis. You don’t have to pay an upfront fee. Our fee is only paid if you win, and it comes out of your recovery.
There may be a deadline to file your claim or lawsuit. Do not wait to contact us, as you may miss the deadline for filing your claim. Call today to schedule a free consultation at W. Lee Clark & Associates.
